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Christmas Day was spent in Poperinghe.
1916.
Jan. 4th.
On leaving the trenches on this date the Battalion was kept in Brigade reserve. Apart from heavy night-working parties, the week was not too uncomfortable, though baths were impossible.
Jan. 18th.
The London Rifle Brigade returned to rest under canvas instead of to billets.
Feb. 1st—8th.
Owing to the relief of the 3rd Division this period was one of variety. The Battalion marched from trenches to rest, and back into reserve. It was attached to three different Brigades, and for a time was Divisional Troops. Eventually, on the 8th, orders were received to entrain the next day. The various outlying details were collected before midnight.